Podcast

Kaz’s Song Breakdowns

Music, Music Commentary

Have you ever wondered how a song works, or what that bass line sounds like? This is the pod for you! Join me to uncover how pop songs work, learn the effort that goes into producing a two-minute hit single, and the people behind every song you hear.

Episodes
11
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
25 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

11 episodes, newest first

  1. Ragged Wood - Fleet Foxes

    Show notes

    In this episode, Kaz and Ryan break down Ragged Wood by Fleet Foxes. Hope you enjoy this slight change in the breakdown format, let me know what you think in the comments below.

    28 min
  2. Good Vibrations - Beach Boys

    Show notes

    In this 10th episode, Kaz and Ryan break down Brian Wilson's masterpiece Good Vibrations.

    Let me know your thoughts about the pod in the comments!

    25 min
  3. I'll Be Waiting - Adele

    Show notes

    In this episode, Kaz and Ryan break down I'll Be Waiting by Adele from her second album, '21.' This is a longer episode, let me know your thoughts.

    33 min
  4. Eye of the Tiger - Survivor

    Show notes

    In this episode, Kaz and Ryan break down the hit Survivor song "Eye of the Tiger" which was made famous by Sylvester Stallone in his film "Rocky III." I value your feedback, let me know what you think, something we missed, etc. in the comments. Audio should be back to normal.

    27 min
  5. Drops of Jupiter - Train

    Show notes

    In this episode, Kaz and Ryan break down Drops of Jupiter by Train. Still working out the audio bugs, be advised if you're listening to this on headphones. Despite this, hope you enjoy this one, and disregard anything either of us say about Elton John.

    26 min
  6. Dear Prudence - The Beatles

    Show notes

    In this episode, Ryan and I tackle Dear Prudence by the Beatles from their White Album.

    23 min
  7. Jump - Van Halen

    Show notes

    In this episode, Kaz and Ryan break down Jump by Van Halen.

    20 min
  8. Naive Melody - Talking Heads

    Show notes

    In this episode, Ryan and I break down one of my all-time favorite songs, Naive Melody (This must be the Place) by the Talking Heads. Tweaking the format a little bit, let me know what you think.

    24 min
  9. Eye In The Sky- Alan Parsons Project

    Show notes

    In this episode, my new co-host Ryan and I break down the hit song Eye in the Sky by Alan Parsons Project.

    Feedback is welcome. We want to know what you liked and what you’d like more or less of!

    26 min
  10. A Hazy Shade of Winter - Bangles

    Show notes

    In this episode, I break down the Bangles' cover of the song "A Hazy Shade of Winter," originally written by Simon and Garfunkel. New audio equipment and tweaked format, let me know your thoughts.

    18 min
  11. Too Shy - Kajagoogoo

    Show notes

    Breakdown of Too Shy by Kajagoogoo.

    19 min